Paulo Afonso Airport (SBUF)
Medium airport · Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Paulo Afonso Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBUF |
| IATA | PAV |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 9°24'3" W 38°15'2" -9.40088, -38.25060 |
| Location | Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Paulo Afonso Airport at a glance
Paulo Afonso Airport is a medium airport in Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brazil, known to airline systems as PAV. The field elevation of 883 ft (269 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBUF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBUF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Paulo Afonso Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport | SBAR | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Senador Nilo Coelho Airport | SBPL | 254 km (137 NM) |
| Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport | SBMO | 270 km (146 NM) |
| João Durval Carneiro Airport | SDIY | 319 km (172 NM) |
| Presidente João Suassuna Airport | SBKG | 351 km (190 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Paulo Afonso Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 883 ft field elevation of Paulo Afonso Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 138 airports and airfields we list for Brazil — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Paulo Afonso Airport
What is the ICAO code of Paulo Afonso Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Paulo Afonso Airport is SBUF, and its IATA code is PAV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Paulo Afonso Airport above sea level?
Paulo Afonso Airport sits at an elevation of 883 feet (269 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Paulo Afonso Airport located?
The airport lies at -9.4009, -38.2506 — in Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport, about 218 km away.
Does SBUF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBUF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Paulo Afonso Airport?
Paulo Afonso Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.